After many years in the Corporate sector, working across Human Resources and Marketing/Event Management, I gained a solid foundation in business operations and people management. But like many do, I reached a point where I felt an inner pull—an urge to step outside my comfort zone and pursue something more aligned with my deeper sense of purpose.
That turning point led me to make a bold decision: to leave the corporate world and return to University. Over the next four years, I immersed myself in the study of Social Science and Counselling. It was a transformative journey—one that not only deepened my academic understanding but also expanded my insight into human behaviour: our patterns, our wiring, and what it truly means to thrive.
This journey has shaped a holistic framework that underpins all my work today. I support individuals, groups, and organisations in navigating mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing—bringing both professional insight and lived experience to every connection.
In recent years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a range of local, rural, and national brands. These partnerships have been both humbling and inspiring. At the heart of it all remains my private counselling practice—the foundation of who I am and the creative spark behind my podcast, workshops, app and speaking events.
Please take your time exploring the site. If you'd like to connect, I warmly invite you to send an email. I’d love to hear from you.
Be well,
Lisa Bondarenko
BSocSc (Counselling)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
With a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, Lisa supports individuals in navigating life’s challenges and enhancing their overall functioning—both personally and in their relationships. As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, her focus is on empowering clients to live with greater self-awareness, purpose, and resilience.
Lisa encourages a conscious and proactive approach to personal growth, helping clients build insight and develop practical skills to create meaningful change. Her Counselling practice and therapy framework is built on a combination of therapy models including Trauma – Informed, Narrative, Person Centred, Solution Focussed and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Areas I often work with:
Marriage & Relationships
Grief & Loss
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma
Fertility
Family Systems
Body Image
Career Counselling
Other Services
My App
Before you embraced the roles of wife, mother, boss, or friend, you were first and foremost a woman — she was there from the start. Yet, with each new title, role, or label, she often finds herself getting sidelined. But she’s still there, patiently waiting for her turn. All it takes is a complete 360 circle to rediscover and reignite her.
Becoming “Mum is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles you’ll ever take on. No app, book, or guide can fully prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of highs and lows as babies grow into toddlers, preteens, adolescents, and eventually adults. Each new stage demands fresh skills, resilience, and energy — proving that a mother’s work is never truly finished.
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When we stand at the altar and say “I do,” we enter a particular stage of life, one where seasons of change shape us both individually and as a couple. Over time, our needs, desires, and expectations evolve, often in ways we didn’t anticipate. To keep love thriving and connection alive, we must continually bring our marriage into the present, adapting and nurturing it along the way.
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Testimonials
“Lisa’s words, “You have to do the work to get out of the trenches,” stayed with me. With her guidance and support, that work became possible—and transformative”
MATTHEW
“Initially, I was sceptical about therapy. But from the moment I walked into Lisa’s office, I was overwhelmed with emotion—tears came immediately, not from sadness, but from the profound sense of being understood and safe”
EMMA
“I cannot overstate the impact Lisa has had on my life and my relationship. Her honest, compassionate approach helped us confront difficult truths and ultimately saved our marriage.”
Paige
Silent Tears: Through the Looking Glass of IVF
This book offers a raw and heartfelt exploration of the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies IVF and fertility challenges.
Told from the perspective of a woman and wife—alongside her husband's honest reflections—Lisa gives an honest and authentic account of her story that will move you from laughter to tears and back again.
Blending a deeply personal narrative with the insight of a professional Counsellor, Silent Tears serves as a compassionate roadmap for navigating the pain, uncertainty, and eventual hope that can emerge from the fertility journey.
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Therapy and education that empowers you to heal, grow, and live more intentionally.
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Podcast
For the woman, wife, mother and that often quiet unspoken desire to return to the core of " who even am I?" without all the titles?
Through raw, honest conversations with everyday women and experts, 360 Woman explores the full spectrum of life: the highs, the lows, and the messy middle. It's about the impact of life’s circumstances on our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing—and what it looks like to navigate it all with authenticity.